Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

like an

Aaron has changed toward me.

these wolves are a ‘known’ evil.

I am a bigger threat to

than theirs, comparatively.

I feel lighter than I have in

rearview. “Lucas is slow too.”

us, but I can see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say,

“Fair point,” he tells me.

I wasn’t surprised

ask. “Or are there other things you

straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,” he tells

doesn’t answer my question.

then glance out the

got enough problems on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But

…whatever our

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are capable of.

might be nice to live in mediocrity, to have some boring existence without the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s made for bigger things. But me…I wouldn’t mind a quiet home. A

without the fighting and